Catholics also allow the refusing "forms of treatment that would secure a precarious and burdensome prolongation of life (557)." Personal views regarding euthanasia are often influenced by their religious beliefs. With a controversial topic, such as euthanasia, there are strong opinions accentuated. Euthanasia is strongly affiliated to medical and ethical debate. Opponents and advocates of euthanasia have several significant points regarding their view of the practice. "Humans have a natural inclination to continue life (Baird, 98)." Opponents believe that euthanasia acts against nature. Like animals, humans fight for survival. It is our goal to protect ourselves from harm and do whatever possible to stay alive. When euthanasia is implicated, it goes against our concept for survival (98-99). Those against the practice also believe that some might abuse euthanasia and use it for self-interest. The cost to keep a person alive through means of modern technology can be very costly. Families might, despite their love for the patient, consider the money being spent for what may be a hopeless cause (Baird, 97). Opponents argue the possibility of "s pontaneous remission." In many cases a patient recovers with no explanation. With euthanasia, these miraculous recoveries would not exist because there would be no expectation of them happening. If the patient is put to death then they have lost their right to recovery and life (100). Another argument regarding abuse is the professional aspect of euthanasia. In the medical profession, doctors are committed to saving lives (Baird, 100). With euthanasia, death is no longer natural; it is a result of a medical decision. Several questions are asked regarding when, why, and under what circumstances medical personnel should implement the practice. Each patient's case has different factors that make the decision to put him or her to rest difficult (Thomasma, 247-248).
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Euthanasia I. ... History of euthanasia a. ... Facts on euthanasia in Oregon. ... (Mercy" Death Law Ready for Albany, p. 2) All though that was their belief they expressed only the idea of voluntary euthanasia. ... Of those 21 people 17 of them suffered from cancer, 2 from heart disease, one from ALS and one from lung disease. ...
In historic election held on November 5, 1991, voters in the State of Washington decided not to legalize euthanasia for consenting, terminally ill patients by voting down Initiative 119 (Cundiff 1-2). ... This may be accomplished by supplying a lethal overdose of medication, by providing a gun, or by other means (2). ... Currently in the US, except in Michigan, assisting suicide is a crime (2). There are two different types of euthanasia: "active euthanasia- and "passive euthanasia."" ... Similar tolerance to euthanasia is shown in Switzerland, Colombia and Belgium, but no other country ...
Merlihan 2 Real Situations In February of 1990, twenty six year old Terri Schiavo was found by her husband, Michael, unconscious on the floor of their home in Florida. ... Merlihan 3 Pro Euthanasia Arguments Euthanasia and PAS is a continuous debate worthy issue in our society and there will never be a consensus amongst the American people. ... To pro- euthanasia advocates, it is all about choice in their eyes. ... Pro euthanasia groups say that they are being discriminated upon. ... Merlihan 4 Pioneer of Euthanasia- Jack Kevorkian Jack Kevorkian was the first Doctor to accept and al...
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Euthanasia Euthanasia is a controversial issue that our society has been debating over for hundreds of years. ... To be discussed will be the definitions of euthanasia, passive and active euthanasia, living wills, and my opinion of these topics. ... Many phrases can be used when describing euthanasia. ... The other main form of euthanasia is active euthanasia. ... Most of the patients are left in a vegetable state which causes the family and the individual to suffer for a longer period of time (2 Euthanasia 2). ...
Euthanasia Euthanasia is a controversial issue that our society has been debating over for hundreds of years. ... To be discussed will be the definitions of euthanasia, passive and active euthanasia, living wills, and my opinion of these topics. ... Many phrases can be used when describing euthanasia. ... The other main form of euthanasia is active euthanasia. ... Most of the patients are left in a vegetable state which causes the family and the individual to suffer for a longer period of time (2 Euthanasia 2). ...
Euthanasia is most commonly known as assisted suicide. In Greek the word euthanasia means "a good, pleasant death." Euthanasia should become legal in this country. ... Anti-euthanasiasts lobby that euthanasia is murder and that physician assisting with the suicide should be punished, however; pro-euthanasiasts want to give terminally ill patients the right to chose and not punish the physician that assisted in the suicide ("Euthanasia 2) The patients' right is another reason for legalizing euthanasia. ... If a person does not live in Columbia, Netherlands, Japan, or in the state of O...
